Aled Jones thinks more classical artists should compete on TV talent shows because it gives them a platform to the mainstream
Aled Jones thinks more classical artists should compete on TV talent shows. The 46-year-old singer believes programmes such as 'Britain's Got Talent' have done a great job of promoting singers and groups that otherwise wouldn't get much mainstream exposure. Asked if more classical artists should compete on TV, he said "Why not - it's up to them to enter I suppose. "It's a great opportunity for them and it has worked for Susan Boyle and Collabro. I'm very much for giving classical music to the masses - if you want to do it get up and do it." Aled was very proud to be the best selling classical artist of 2016, not least because his 'One Voice' LP outsold the likes of Zayn Malik. He told BANG Showbiz: "This is album 31 or 32 and I was number… (more)